High Tide
In the time it takes to get your car fixed your whole life can change.
1987 • 101 min • Drama
Synopsis
A backup singer gets stranded in a small coastal town after losing her job in a band. She winds up in a caravan park only to encounter, by accident, the teenage daughter she deserted following her husband's death.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 65 Audience · 22 · 100%
A backup singer unexpectedly reconnects with the teenage daughter she left behind years ago, after losing her job and getting stranded in a coastal caravan park. They navigate their complicated past while dealing with the challenges of their present, exploring themes of motherhood and responsibility.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 4/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- Adult themes of abandonment
- Some mature language
- Smoking and drinking depicted
What it models well
- Family reconciliation
- Taking responsibility
- Self-discovery
Talk about it after
- The impact of past decisions on present relationships
- What makes a good parent?
- Forgiveness and second chances
Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for High Tide. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.
Where to watch
Stream
- Amazon Prime Video
- Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Tubi TV
PlexLinks go straight to each service. Some are affiliate links that support Movie Knight at no cost to you. Availability data by JustWatch via TMDB.
Top billed cast
Director: Gillian Armstrong • Crew: Laura Jones
Trailers & clips
High Tide (1987) – Trailer – SFF 19
Reviewer notes
No critic reviews aggregated yet.
Fan reviews
Sign in to rate and reviewBe the first fan to review this.
Gallery
Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.5/10 (22)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0095305